GP practices in the Eastbourne council area: access and ratings
There are 8 GP practices in the Eastbourne council area, with 108,652 registered patients between them (September 2026). 109,109 people living in Eastbourne were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Eastbourne have 1,669 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 8 practices in Eastbourne with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 68% at Sovereign Practice to 92% at Seaside Medical Centre, with a median of 75% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Arlington Road Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (72%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Medical Centre | 11,367 | 11,606 | 92% | 61% | Good | 1,673 |
| Arlington Road Medical Practice | 11,191 | 11,995 | 87% | 72% | Good | 1,024 |
| Victoria Medical Centre | 25,574 | 27,406 | 82% | 51% | Requires improvement | 1,968 |
| Vita Healthcare - Grove Road Surgery | 5,236 | 5,745 | 75% | 66% | – | 2,125 |
| Harbour Medical Practice | 7,051 | 7,578 | 75% | 49% | Good | 2,915 |
| Park Practice | 12,265 | 13,268 | 73% | 27% | Good | 1,488 |
| The Lighthouse Medical Practice | 16,636 | 17,276 | 70% | 44% | Outstanding | 1,631 |
| Sovereign Practice | 13,493 | 13,778 | 68% | 28% | Good | 1,784 |
There are 1,669 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Eastbourne, fewer than England's 2,171 and Surrey and Sussex's 2,031. Practices recorded 586 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 59% of them face to face. 43% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
25% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Eastbourne | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,669 | 2,031 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 586 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 59% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 25% | 22% | 19% |
94% of Eastbourne's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Eastbourne residents are Stone Cross Surgery (3,598), Manor Park Medical Centre (1,592) and Downlands Medical Centre (605).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Eastbourne registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross Surgery | 3,598 | Pevensey |
| Manor Park Medical Centre | 1,592 | Polegate |
| Downlands Medical Centre | 605 | Polegate |
| WellBN | 30 | Hove |
| Dr Palit & Partners | 22 | Seaford |
| The Quintin Medical Practice | 21 | Hailsham |
| Foundry Healthcare Lewes | 15 | Lewes |
| Collington Surgery | 14 | Bexhill-on-sea |
| Sidley Medical Practice | 12 | Bexhill On Sea |
| The Station Practice | 12 | Hastings |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Eastbourne is osteoporosis (2.4% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is diabetes (7.8% against 7.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | Eastbourne (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.9% | 14.3% | 17,146 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.5% | 15.2% | 19,279 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.8% | 7.9% | 7,196 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 7,552 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 7.2% | 4.6% | 6,507 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5,814 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3,787 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3,730 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2,832 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1,149 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2,546 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1,618 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1,400 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,373 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 895 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 794 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 858 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 785 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 706 |
- Adur (1,801 patients per GP)
- Arun (2,342 patients per GP)
- Brighton and Hove (1,909 patients per GP)
- Chichester (1,672 patients per GP)
- Crawley (2,439 patients per GP)
- Elmbridge (2,191 patients per GP)
- Epsom and Ewell (2,083 patients per GP)
- Guildford (1,941 patients per GP)
- Hastings (3,710 patients per GP)
- Horsham (1,996 patients per GP)
- Lewes (1,764 patients per GP)
- Mid Sussex (2,133 patients per GP)
- Mole Valley (1,699 patients per GP)
- Reigate and Banstead (2,012 patients per GP)
- Rother (2,065 patients per GP)
- Runnymede (2,102 patients per GP)
- Spelthorne (2,242 patients per GP)
- Surrey Heath (1,994 patients per GP)
- Tandridge (1,821 patients per GP)
- Waverley (1,855 patients per GP)
- Wealden (2,165 patients per GP)
- Woking (2,235 patients per GP)
- Worthing (2,171 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Eastbourne?
8 practices are located in the Eastbourne council area, with 108,652 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Eastbourne residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 109,109 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Stone Cross Surgery (3,598).
How many patients are there per GP in Eastbourne?
1,669 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Eastbourne, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Eastbourne?
43% of appointments at practices in Eastbourne took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.